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Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi gets full FDA approval. Medicare coverage will likely follow
by Jon Hamilton July 6, 2023Enlarge this image The Food and Drug Administration has fully approved Leqembi, the first drug shown to slow down Alzheimer’s disease. Andrew…
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An Alzheimer’s drug is on the way, but getting it may still be tough. Here’s why
by Jon Hamilton June 26, 2023Enlarge this image In patients with Alzheimer’s disease, a substance called beta-amyloid can form toxic clumps in between neurons. Drugs like lecanemab…
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Scientists zap sleeping humans’ brains with electricity to improve their memory
by Jon Hamilton June 2, 2023Enlarge this image A new study finds that stimulating the brain during sleep can improve memory. DrAfter123/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption…
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FDA approves Alzheimer’s drug that appears to modestly slow disease
by Jon Hamilton January 6, 2023Enlarge this image U.S. health officials approved Leqembi, a new Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows the brain disease. The FDA granted accelerated…
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Study: Alzheimer’s drug shows modest success slowing declines in memory, thinking
by Jon Hamilton November 30, 2022Enlarge this image This illustration made available by the National Institute on Aging/National Institutes of Health depicts cells in an Alzheimer’s-affected brain.…
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What causes Alzheimer’s? Study puts leading theory to ‘ultimate test’
by Jon Hamilton November 1, 2022Enlarge this image A doctor points to PET scan results that are part of Alzheimer’s disease research. Much work in the field…